REPORT: NOTTS COUNTY 0-0 YEOVIL TOWN

25 February 2017

Alex O'Loughlin

Yeovil Town picked up their eighth draw in the last 14 games in Sky Bet League Two after a goalless affair at Notts County.

In a match devoid of real opportunities Artur Krysiak was only called into action once in the second half with a relatively routine save, whilst Alex Lawless almost earned the Glovers all three points late on but for a smart save.

Darren Way made two changes to the side that went down 2-0 at Cheltenham Town last weekend, as well as switching to a 3-5-2 formation in Nottinghamshire.

Alex Lacey and Bevis Mugabi came into a newly formed back three, in place of Darren Ward (knee) and Tom Eaves who dropped to the bench.

The pairing of Francois Zoko and Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro were preferred up front to the Scouser, with Liam Shephard and Ryan Dickson pushing forward to operate as wing-backs.

As the drizzle that accompanied the pre-match warmup dissipated with the referee’s whistle at three o’clock, it marked a relatively uneventful start to proceedings.

The Magpies edged the opening exchanges in terms of possession, but couldn’t successfully threaten a Glovers defence which had quickly adjusted to life in a 3-5-2 formation.

Whilst Town’s new setup was tested defensively, it took almost 20 minutes for the visitors to threaten Adam Collin’s goal.